Old document COMMITMENT royalties Marseille 1941 public hydraulic works

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Description

This old document is an official undertaking titled "ENGAGEMENT DE PAYER UNE REDEVANCE DOMANIALE" (Undertaking to Pay a Public Domain Fee), issued in Marseille and dated August 12, 1941. It is an administrative act related to hydraulic public works, probably in connection with the operation or use of port infrastructure or hydraulic facilities. The document is printed on a rectangular sheet, with period administrative typography and several handwritten passages adding individual details (notably names, dates, and signatures).

The visible side features a header in capital letters, followed by printed French text, structured in paragraphs typical of official acts. Several elements are handwritten, including the beneficiary's name, the effective date (January 1, 1941), the period of validity (until December 31, 1942), as well as the mention "Copie Conforme" (Certified True Copy) and the autograph signature "Rougier" at the bottom right. There is also a handwritten date and a blue stamp "12 AOUT 1941" (August 12, 1941).

The entire document is presented on smooth paper, with a slight visible patina, typical of administrative papers from the 1930s-1940s. The inscriptions remain clearly legible despite slight natural discoloration of the paper. The structured layout and the presence of several handwritten areas reinforce the authenticity and historical character of this archival piece.

This type of document generally concerns financial obligations related to the use of public or state-owned property, in the context of Marseille's hydraulic or port infrastructure in the early 20th century. The explicit mention of the city of Marseille and the precise dating (1941) make it a rare and sought-after administrative testimony for specialists in local history or public works.

The document is photographed on a wooden surface, with a slight tilt that allows the entire front page to be clearly distinguished. No back or other side is visible in the image, in accordance with the camera angle.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The document presents good general legibility, some traces of use or patina related to its age, with no tears or major defects visible on the exposed side.

Did you know? Undertakings to pay a public domain fee were commonly used in French ports to formalize access or rental of locations, particularly for companies or individuals operating hydraulic infrastructure. In Marseille, the management of ports and public works underwent significant administrative evolution during the first half of the 20th century, driven by major companies and the state.

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